How Many People Are Named Amelia?

Complete statistics for the name Amelia in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Amelia
Uncommon
268,612
Estimated People
1 in 1,229
1 in X Americans
2021
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
278 (0%)
♀ Female
268,334 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 30

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alaska 689
Alabama 4,367
Arkansas 2,152
Arizona 4,882
California 24,402
Colorado 3,997
Connecticut 3,256
DC 746
Delaware 534
Florida 12,986
Georgia 8,252
Hawaii 638
Iowa 2,453
Idaho 1,289
Illinois 10,673
Indiana 6,156
Kansas 2,460
Kentucky 4,014
Louisiana 4,760
Massachusetts 6,552
Maryland 3,903
Maine 1,185
Michigan 8,769
Minnesota 5,076
Missouri 5,479
Mississippi 2,308
Montana 669
North Carolina 7,820
North Dakota 758
Nebraska 1,636
New Hampshire 1,187
New Jersey 7,052
New Mexico 1,744
Nevada 1,461
New York 17,504
Ohio 9,767
Oklahoma 2,699
Oregon 3,232
Pennsylvania 11,643
Rhode Island 1,157
South Carolina 3,976
South Dakota 688
Tennessee 6,086
Texas 21,625
Utah 3,325
Virginia 5,920
Vermont 548
Washington 5,753
Wisconsin 4,682
West Virginia 1,619
Wyoming 330
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 33.3%
Starts with "A" 100.0%
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📄 About the Name Amelia

How Many People Have the Name Amelia in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 268,612 people in the United States currently share the name Amelia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,229 Americans, placing it in the Uncommon category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity checker.

Is Amelia a Common or Rare Name?

Amelia is classified as Uncommon when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Amelia Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Amelia are covered in full on the Amelia name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Amelia Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Amelia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Amelia is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Amelia Most Popular?

The name Amelia reached peak popularity in 2021, with 13,032 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Amelia Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Amelia across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Amelia?

Approximately 268,612 people in the United States share the name Amelia, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Amelia a rare name?

Amelia is classified as Uncommon in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,229 Americans has this name.

What does the name Amelia mean?

The meaning and origin of Amelia is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Amelia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Amelia are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Amelia most popular?

The name Amelia reached its peak in 2021, with 13,032 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People268,612
RarityUncommon
1 in X1 in 1,229
GenderMale
Avg Age30
Peak Year2021
Male %0%
Female %100%

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